Streaming

Netflix Adding Theaters Suggests Content More Important Than Venue
Netflix Adding Theaters Suggests Content More Important Than Venue
October 07, 2022  |  Streaming

The old hockey aphorism rings true as Netflix shakes things up a bit: Skate to where the puck is going — not where it’s been....

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Keeping up With the Connected Joneses
Keeping up With the Connected Joneses
October 07, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Another day. Another dollar. Another item in your Amazon cart to avoid a trek to your local big box store. Another voice command to “Dim...

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Spotify Cancels 11 Podcasts, Trims Jobs
Spotify Cancels 11 Podcasts, Trims Jobs
October 07, 2022  |  Personnel

Spotify is canceling 11 of its original podcasts a move that will reportedly lead the streaming audio platform to lay off less than 5% of...

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Building a Business Case for Blockchain Streaming Tech
Building a Business Case for Blockchain Streaming Tech
October 07, 2022  |  Blockchain

If you look at the top five industries that blockchain developers want to disrupt, streaming video and music will be somewhere on the list. The...

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Netflix Flips Business Model With Plans to Open ‘Knives Out’ Sequel in Theaters Before Streaming
Netflix Flips Business Model With Plans to Open ‘Knives Out’ Sequel in Theaters Before Streaming
October 06, 2022  |  Streaming

Netflix has reached a new agreement with big theater chains to show the streaming giant’s production “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” in theaters, Bloomberg...

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Spotify Plans to Combat Hate Speech With Kinzen Purchase
Spotify Plans to Combat Hate Speech With Kinzen Purchase
October 05, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Spotify has acquired Kinzen, an Irish content moderation company, the streaming audio platform announced Wednesday (Oct. 5). “Kinzen’s advanced technology and deep expertise will help...

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Report: YouTube May Limit 4K Video Resolution to Premium Subscribers
Report: YouTube May Limit 4K Video Resolution to Premium Subscribers
October 04, 2022  |  Streaming

YouTube is reportedly experimenting with making 4K video resolution a feature available only to viewers who subscribe to YouTube Premium.  Some, but not all, YouTube...

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Disney Promotes Alisa Bowen to President of Disney+
Disney Promotes Alisa Bowen to President of Disney+
September 29, 2022  |  Personnel

Disney has named Alisa Bowen, who led global business operations for Walt Disney’s streaming platforms, as the new president of Disney+. Bowen has led the...

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Amazon-Owned Epix to Be Rebranded as MGM+ in January
Amazon-Owned Epix to Be Rebranded as MGM+ in January
September 28, 2022  |  Streaming

Amazon-owned cable and streaming network Epix will have a new name beginning in January: MGM+.  The rebranding will debut Jan. 15, 2023, while the network...

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